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Volvo 240

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,986 cc

H946 FORMOT history

H946 FOR is a white petrol Volvo 240 first used on 21 Jun 1991. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
118,578 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H946 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
21 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H946 FOR was last recorded at 118,578 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,571 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,578 miles
  • 2023 – 118,571 miles
  • 2022 – 113,511 miles
  • 2021 – 111,284 miles
  • 2020 – 106,680 miles
  • 2019 – 99,368 miles
  • 2018 – 93,593 miles
  • 2017 – 85,598 miles
  • 2016 – 82,610 miles
  • 2015 – 78,242 miles
  • 2014 – 70,792 miles
  • 2013 – 61,870 miles
  • 2012 – 49,439 miles
  • 2011 – 42,707 miles
  • 2010 – 42,182 miles
  • 2009 – 41,193 miles
  • 2007 – 40,226 miles
  • 2006 – 38,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,578 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryDrivers door insecure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Body has slight corrosion rear boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,578 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    560320208666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door insecure.

  2. Fail118,571 miles (+5,060)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    667218507532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 places. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door insecure.

  3. Pass113,511 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    135634511601
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,509 miles (+2,225)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    726355640356
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,284 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    673618511206
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass106,680 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    348643718882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,676 miles (+7,308)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    649027161514
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,368 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    264875319869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,593 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,593 miles
    Test number
    264712107859
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion rear boot floor area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Fail93,545 miles (+7,947)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    375989679591
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion rear boot floor area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass85,598 miles (+2,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    288041639799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass82,610 miles (+4,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    146841039983
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass78,242 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    549565535197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres perishing.

  14. Fail78,242 miles (+7,450)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    416165535129
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres perishing.

  15. Fail70,792 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    315169944138
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCenter stop light not working

  16. Pass70,792 miles (+8,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    986849644105
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCenter stop light not working

  17. Pass61,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    248283743410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,870 miles (+12,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    329223643190
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass49,439 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    536427342116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    175707741140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,707 miles (+525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    278767441134
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass42,182 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    230376840148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,193 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    504056849104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,226 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    183116957160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass38,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    513293956164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H946 FOR

Does H946 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H946 FOR expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H946 FOR?
The MOT on H946 FOR expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H946 FOR done?
H946 FOR was recorded at 118,578 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
Has H946 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H946 FOR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on H946 FOR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H946 FOR find?
H946 FOR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; play in steering rack inner joint(s); drivers door insecure..

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